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  • If the trailer is laden, is the load correctly distributed? i.e. not too much or too little nose weight

  • Is the load within the trailer's official payload? i.e. not overloaded

  • Is the load correctly secured?

  • Are all the lights undamaged and working correctly?

  • Is the correct number plate fitted?

  • Are the 7 core cable and plug undamaged?

  • Is the breakaway cable or secondary coupling undamaged and correctly connected to a suitable point on the tow bar or towing vehicle?

  • Are the tyre pressures correct and all tyres free from cuts, bulges and with adequate tread? Tyres must have continuous tread depth of at least 1.6mm on cars, light vans and trailers across the centre three quarters of the width and all around the circumference.

  • Are all wheel nuts tight?

  • If there are mudguards are they in satisfactory condition and secure?

  • Is the trailer correctly coupled to the towball or pin?

  • Is the coupling height correct? Not excessively nose down or nose up?

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